Obituary: Sheldon “Shelly” Gross

February 25, 1935 – August 12, 2025

Sheldon “Shelly” Gross, 90, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, in Placitas, New Mexico, with his beloved wife Annie by his side. He was a resident of Aspen, CO for 40 years and worked at Center Drugs in Glenwood Springs.

Born to Lena Manch & Marvin Gross on February 25, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, He attended Bennett High School in Buffalo.

Shelly is survived by his loving wife Annie; his sister Ellen Bleichfeld; nieces Nancy Bleichfeld and Melanie Bova; nephews Andy and Howard Bleichfeld; Howard’s wife Patti; and their daughters Julia and Alexandra.

Donations may be made to the following organizations:

New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum

Animal Humane New Mexico